“ GROUNDBREAKING READS,” 915-5281 or nmblibrary@horrycounty.org. North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, will have an adult summer reading program. All library books read until the end of August will be counted for the contest, with a grand prize drawing on Sept. 4. Audio and e-books also count toward the contest.

BOKWA FREE DEMO CLASSES, 446-4169. Bokwa is a new group exercise. Participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

TEAZERS POLE FITNESS & DANCE STUDIO, 251-1277 or www.teazerspolefitness.com. in X Gym Sports Mall, 568 George Bishop Parkway, west of Myrtle Beach, between U.S. 501 and U.S. 17 Bypass. Various classes, times and rate.

• Children’s Storytime, 10 a.m. July 30, Aug. 6, for children through age 5.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER FUN, 910-575-5999 or www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. 10 a.m.-noon through Aug. 7, Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C. Art teacher Teresa Reiter features a different activity each week. Ages 6-12. $15 per child per class. Enroll in any number of classes.

YOUNG EXPLORERS PROGRAM, hirstloucks@gmail.com, 910-579-9021, 910-575-6012 or 910-575-0860. 10:45 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays through Aug. 14 weather permitting, at the Old Bridge, 109 Shoreline Drive, Sunset Beach, N.C. Activities include beachy bingo, bridge artifacts, safety at the beach, pirate tales and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING CLINIC,. 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 12 in Conway, for girls and boys ages in kindergarten through eighth grade, for $30; registration due Oct. 8, and fee includes T-shirt and ticket to football game against Gardner-Webb University at 6 p.m.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 235-6400 or crgracechurch@aol.com. 7 p.m. Mondays, Grace Church Waccamaw in Litchfield Beach. Worldwide 12-step program and support group for those suffering from any hurt, hang-up or habit.

GRAND STRAND NAMI SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, 650-2044. 6:45 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month, Surfside Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. and Kings Highway, Surfside Beach.

BIKINI BEACH CAT RESCUE SPONSORS SPAY DAY CLINICS FOR CATS, 655-7881. At The Cat’s Meow for the entire month of July; $45 for a spay or neuter includes basic exam, a 1-year rabies vaccination and a shot of pain medication. We also sponsor Spay & Neuter Clinics in Pawleys Island for feral cats at The Animal Hospital & Laser Center on Thursdays. The cats get a laser spay or neuter along with a 1-year rabies vaccination, a basic examination and a shot for $40. Call for appointments.

“ ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?” workshop, 915-5281. 3:30-5:30 p.m. July 26, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Attendees are requested to sign up ahead of time at the library’s circulation desk, or phone the library.

BURGESS FAMILY BOG OFF, 798-9705 or 957-5104. 8 a.m. July 27, the Burgess Community Center. $25 per family. We are looking for families to compete in the fun and friendly event, “Best Chicken Bog in Burgess.”

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 1, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., in Florence. New members and visitors are welcome. Members are reminded UFO Challenge Quilts are due, and brunch will be served.

MCLEOD LORIS SEACOAST FOUNDATION BALL, 390-8215. Aug. 17, the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The grand ballroom will be magically transformed into scenes from the children’s story. Call for information on how you can purchase tickets, become a sponsor or contribute silent auction items for this year’s event.

MOVIE NIGHT, 237-4440 or jstiner@scprt.com. 8-10 p.m. Aug. 17, Huntington Beach State Park. Bring your chairs, blankets, and bug spray to the beach access by Shelters 1 and 2. Refreshments will be available for sale at our gift shop. The movie is free with park admission ($5 for adults, $3.25 for S.C. seniors, and $3 for children age 6-15; free for children 5 and younger).